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AMERICAN STUDIES<br />
The Centre for American Studies dates back<br />
to 1973 and for over more than 40 years, we<br />
have developed a strong research culture that<br />
matches the commitment of the University to<br />
interdisciplinary study as well as the mandate<br />
of American Studies to explore the US experience<br />
in innovative, groundbreaking ways. Our team of<br />
scholars maintain close links with a number of US<br />
research institutions and includes several alumni<br />
of the Fulbright programme.<br />
In recent years, the Centre has received research funding from<br />
various bodies, including the Leverhulme Trust, the Arts and<br />
Humanities Research Council, the Wellcome Foundation and the<br />
Fulbright Commission. Students have been funded through the<br />
Consortium for the Humanities and Arts, South-East England (CHASE)<br />
and by internal studentships such as the Vice-Chancellor’s scholarship<br />
scheme.<br />
The Centre for American Studies is home to several journals,<br />
The European Journal of American Culture, edited by John Wills,<br />
and Transmotion, edited by David Stirrup.<br />
Postgraduate resources<br />
American Studies benefits<br />
from excellent library resources.<br />
Specialist collections include<br />
slavery, native American culture,<br />
a large collection of works on<br />
photography and contemporary<br />
images, and a slide library. The<br />
Library also houses the British<br />
Cartoon Archive.<br />
The Centre for American Studies<br />
runs regular research events each<br />
year and students are welcome to<br />
attend research seminars hosted<br />
by other schools.<br />
Taught programme<br />
For the most up-to-date information,<br />
see www.kent.ac.uk/pg/7<br />
The modules listed are subject<br />
to change. Please contact<br />
the Centre for more detailed<br />
information on availability.<br />
Assessment<br />
For details of assessment, please<br />
see www.kent.ac.uk/pg/7<br />
“The Centre for American<br />
Studies has provided me<br />
with excellent support and<br />
guidance in my postgraduate<br />
studies in North American<br />
environmental history. The<br />
Centre has a number of<br />
leading academics in the<br />
field who have shown real<br />
interest in my work.”<br />
Stuart Barker<br />
MA by Research in American Studies<br />
CONTINUED OVERLEAF
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